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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Melissa McGillivray and Jen Chouinard join me in the studio to share their lived experiences as service providers. Drawing on their expertise and personal insight, they break down the mental and emotional toll of working on the front lines of Saskatoon’s overdose crisis.
Through the lens of a registered nurse and a social worker/researcher, we explore the stark realities of substance use in the community, service provider burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and the growing need for trauma-informed support—both for those experiencing addiction and for those offering care.
🔍 In this video, you’ll learn about:
➡ Overdose statistics in Saskatoon
➡ Mental health challenges for service providers
➡ Substance use harm reduction strategies
➡ Community support systems
➡ Burnout among healthcare workers
➡ Impact of library and harm reduction service closures
➡ Naloxone training and emergency response
➡ Psychological effects of trauma and withdrawal
➡ Ethical challenges in healthcare
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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Melissa McGillivray and Jen Chouinard join me in the studio to share their lived experiences as service providers. Drawing on their expertise and personal insight, they break down the mental and emotional toll of working on the front lines of Saskatoon’s overdose crisis.
Through the lens of a registered nurse and a social worker/researcher, we explore the stark realities of substance use in the community, service provider burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and the growing need for trauma-informed support—both for those experiencing addiction and for those offering care.
🔍 In this video, you’ll learn about:
➡ Overdose statistics in Saskatoon
➡ Mental health challenges for service providers
➡ Substance use harm reduction strategies
➡ Community support systems
➡ Burnout among healthcare workers
➡ Impact of library and harm reduction service closures
➡ Naloxone training and emergency response
➡ Psychological effects of trauma and withdrawal
➡ Ethical challenges in healthcare
🎓 Learn more about the AIMS-SK program through the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan
💥 Support the Show:
✅ Buy us a coffee!
✅ Need HKT Merch?
✅ Check out EHN Canada
✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
✅ Wellness News
📧 Connect with the Guests:
Melissa McGillivray – [email protected]
Jen Chouinard – [email protected]
Support the show
Check out the speakeasy podcast
Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook
Follow Project Sparky
We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE
For business or speaking inquiries: [email protected]
Follow Hard Knox Talks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en
Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks!
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